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Summer travel is becoming smarter, more layered and more budget-conscious
By Bank of America at SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
The Fourth of July holiday has come and gone, but for many Atlantans, summer travel season is still in full swing.
That means airports, road trips, family visits, and weekend escapes. But it also means something else: a more intentional way of traveling. New Bank of America Institute data show...
Key takeaway According to the research, 77% of Americans plan to travel this summer, up from 74% in 2025 and 72% in 2024.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Fourth of July holiday has come and gone, but for many Atlantans, summer travel season is still in full swing.
That means airports, road trips, family visits, and weekend escapes. But it also means something else: a more intentional way of traveling. New Bank of America Institute data show...
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